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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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